Question:
I'm scheduled for 10/21-I'm getting nervous and have nobody to talk too!
I heard some people have angels to talk to pre-op and post-op, where/how do I find someone? I have so many questions, plus this week I go for pre-admission testing and a final surgeons appointment. I just have a bunch of questions. — Donna K. (posted on October 6, 2003)
October 6, 2003
i would love to be your email penpal. i had open Rny on aug. 21 2003.
— franbvan
October 6, 2003
I just had my open RNY Sept. 25th I would love to answer any questions you
might have!
Denise
[email protected]
— Saxbyd
October 6, 2003
Having a support system in tact is an important part of a successful
experience with WLS. Don't you have a family member or good friend to
'hold your hand'? You will find lots of great support here. Nervous is
normal. Hang in there. SOON you will be saying, "This was the best
thing I EVER did for myself!" Good luck to you.
Open RNY 10/30/02 405/197/150
— Ginger M.
October 6, 2003
You can also e mail me...my surgery is scheduled for Oct. 24th. I am also
feeling anxious,excited,scared but at the same time I know I am making the
best decision for me in order to live a long, healthy, meaningful and
productive life. We will be fine and on to our new lives in no time!
— Deb S.
October 6, 2003
Hi, being nervous is very normal.. I think everyone gets a little nervous
...but please feel free to email me if you have any questions.. I am 7
months out and still learning my self. Take care... Karen
[email protected]
— Karen Wyatt
October 6, 2003
I had surgery on 10/21/02. Aside from the day my daughter was born, this
was the best day of my life. Granted I have not lost as fast as most but I
started as a lightweight. I needed to lose 115 lbs and I have lost 90 lbs
so far and am thankful for every pound. Though my mind has not caught up
with the scale. I still see the old me. I've heard that is normal. It is
expected to be nervous. Personally I wasn't nervous but I was so excited I
could hardly sleep for days before surgery. It was the best decision I
ever made. God Bless.
— THE NEW M.
October 6, 2003
I am just about 8 months out from my RNY. Feel free to e-mail and ask
anything you like. I was plenty nervous and now I am plenty thrilled with
my results. Please drop me a line.
— Fixnmyself
October 6, 2003
Hi Donna, I would be glad to try and answer any questions or just talk. I
know it sure helped me. My e-mail is [email protected]. I am also in the
chatroom almost nightly with the sign in name bill8-). Good Luck on your
journey
— bubba
October 6, 2003
My surgery was 7/11/03... and I was so nervous I cried before! Please
email me if you have questions!
— Tim W.
October 7, 2003
HI Donna, I'm from the PA area also(Lower Bucks Co) and had my WLS 10
months ago at Univ of PA. The hospital has a great support group where we
can share notes and ask questions, does your doctor have this? If so, it
would be a good idea to attend them, they can be very informative, plus you
can meet a lot of people. I met one of my close friends at a support
group. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! You can email me if you would
like to talk. Chris
— Christine F.
October 7, 2003
Hi there, Hope that your prayers are answered soon and that all goes well
for you during this process. May your Surgeon be skillfull and the Recovery
Speedy! I will keep you in my prayers as all the pre-ops and post ops are
on this site. We all are struggling to meet the same goal. I have not had
this surgery yet, But I will be soon and it will be a revision of a old
stapling done in 1981, I would love to have you as a penpal, feel free to
email me anytime.
akangel05@ msn.com
Best wishes. Sue
— LS F.
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